Best 7 Sarasotas Fresh Seared Tilapia With Lemon Cream Recipes

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**Discover Sarasota's Culinary Gem: Fresh Seared Tilapia with Lemon Cream and a Medley of Accompanying Delights**

Immerse yourself in a culinary journey to Sarasota, Florida, where the tantalizing aromas of fresh seafood and zesty citrus create a symphony of flavors. Our star dish, the seared tilapia, captivates the senses with its delicate texture and vibrant colors. Perfectly seared to achieve a golden-brown crust, the tilapia exudes an inviting crispiness that gives way to a tender and flaky interior. The lemon cream sauce, a delightful symphony of tangy lemon and rich cream, complements the tilapia beautifully, adding a burst of brightness and a velvety smoothness.

But the culinary adventure doesn't end there. Alongside the seared tilapia, we present an array of tempting recipes that showcase the diverse culinary landscape of Sarasota. Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our roasted red pepper and arugula salad, where the sweetness of the roasted peppers harmonizes with the peppery bite of arugula. Experience the classic combination of flavors in our creamy mashed potatoes, a comforting side dish that delights with its velvety texture and buttery richness. And for a refreshing finish, our lemon sorbet provides a palate-cleansing conclusion to your meal, leaving you with a burst of citrusy zest.

Each recipe in this culinary journey has been carefully crafted to highlight the freshest ingredients and authentic Sarasota flavors. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for new culinary adventures, these recipes will guide you in creating a memorable dining experience that captures the essence of Sarasota's culinary scene. So, prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary journey as we embark on a culinary exploration of Sarasota's fresh seared tilapia with lemon cream and its accompanying delights.

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PAN SEARED TILAPIA IN WHITE WINE LEMON SAUCE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Pan Seared Tilapia in White Wine Lemon Sauce Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by á-30688

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 frozen or fresh tilapia fillet
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup white wine
1 pat of butter
1 tablespoon seasoning salt, such as Mrs. Dash
Sea salt, to taste
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut the tilapia fillet in half so you have two smaller pieces. Make sure to really pat the fish down with the paper towel so that you get a really good sear. It should be relatively dry to the touch (or as dry as possible for a fish to be.) Dredge the two pieces lightly in the flour and shake off the rest. It should just be a thin white dusting of flour. Now season each side with seasoning salt and put to the side. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and place the fish in. Season the fish with the sea salt and sear on both sides until the fish develops a nice brown color and is white in the center. Now splash in the white wine and the butter and stir around. The sauce will thicken very quickly due to the fish being dusted in the flour. Remove the fish from the pan, pour sauce over fish, and squeeze with some lemon for a burst of freshness. I served my fish with a salad made of arugula, red onion sliced thinly, and some toasted almonds. I whipped up a quick vinaigrette (balsamic vinegar, olive oil, chopped garlic, salt and pepper). This recipe is super healthy and extra delicious.

TILAPIA WITH CREAMY SAUCE



Tilapia with Creamy Sauce image

This dish is quick, easy, and even better, it's healthy! Served on a bed of rice with the sauce arranged artistically around the plate, it looks absolutely stunning.

Provided by SUGAKISES

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
butter flavored cooking spray
4 teaspoons margarine, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed
1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
4 teaspoons cream cheese
5 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the tilapia fillets on the sheet, and coat them lightly with cooking spray. Spoon the melted margarine over each fillet, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Season with lemon pepper and 2 tablespoons of dill.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  • While the fish is baking, combine the cream cheese, 5 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of dill in a small bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute and 10 seconds, then stir to blend.
  • Place fillets onto serving plates, and spoon sauce around them in a decorative fashion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 480.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

PAN SEARED LEMON TILAPIA WITH PARMESAN PASTA



Pan Seared Lemon Tilapia with Parmesan Pasta image

Citrusy tilapia, served with a cheesy but light pasta.

Provided by vo0do0

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons light olive oil
2 tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch dried basil
1 pinch dried cilantro
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
1 tablespoon light olive oil
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch dried basil
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried cilantro
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over medium heat, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the macaroni uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it is cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of the tilapia fillets with lemon juice, oregano, basil, cilantro, salt, and pepper, and lay the fillets in the heated skillet, making sure they don't touch. Sear the fillets for 2 to 4 minutes on each side, until the fish is golden brown on the outside, and opaque and flaky inside.
  • Return the hot, cooked macaroni to the saucepan, and stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat the pasta. Sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese, stir to mix, and stir in 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, the garlic powder, basil, oregano, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Divide the pasta between two plates, and top each with a tilapia fillet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 50.2 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 230.8 mg, Sugar 2 g

LEMON-GARLIC TILAPIA WITH SPINACH



Lemon-Garlic Tilapia with Spinach image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 5-ounce tilapia fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges for serving
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 5-ounce package baby spinach (about 8 cups)

Steps:

  • Pat the tilapia dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Spread the flour on a plate; dredge the tilapia in the flour, tapping off the excess. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tilapia and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Wipe out the skillet.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it starts browning, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, wine, and lemon zest and juice. Increase the heat to high, bring to a boil and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add the butter and whisk until slightly thickened, about 1 minute; stir in the parsley.
  • Meanwhile, toss the spinach with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a few grinds of pepper. Divide among plates, top with the fish and drizzle with some pan sauce. Serve with lemon wedges.

TILAPIA & LEMON SAUCE



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Serve this lemon tilapia with any tossed salad full of your favorite vegetables and buttered bread. It's easy, quick and unique. And it's a big hit with company, too. -Susan Taul, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon salt
4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter, divided
1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2 cups hot cooked rice
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour and salt. Dip fillets in flour mixture. , In a large nonstick skillet, cook fillets in 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat until fish just begins to flake with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 teaspoons butter. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth, wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve fish and sauce with rice; garnish with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SARASOTA'S SAUTEED CUCUMBERS WITH PAN SEARED TILAPIA



Sarasota's Sauteed Cucumbers With Pan Seared Tilapia image

This is a simple dish to make with fresh flavors. Garden cucumbers, sweet shallots and fresh dill. Now, I chose Tilapia because for those "non-fish lovers," this is a mild fish and very reasonable priced. However, I have made this using Cod, Halibut and Grouper, which all work equally as well. If using a thicker fish, cooking times will have to be adjusted. For this recipe, I like to roast some grape tomatoes and fingerling potatoes for an easy and healthy side dish. NOTE: This is also very good over salmon, but I pan sear the salmon without the flour coating. Just season and pan saute.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4 Individual Serving, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tilapia fillets (or you can use your favorite white fish)
1/2 cup flour (I prefer rice flour, but any flour will work)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 -2 tablespoon butter
1 lemon, cut in half (1/2 of the lemon to squeeze on the fillets and the other half slice for a garnish)
1 English cucumber, peeled, cut lengthwise and cut in 1/4-inch half moons (seedless, if you can find a seedless cucumber, just make sure to remove the seeds)
1 large shallot, thin sliced
2 tablespoons capers
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white wine (optional)
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon butter
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cucumbers -- Peel and cut cucumbers. Remember, seedless cucumbers, although they call them seedless, have some seeds, I do a light scoop to remove any seeds, but it is NOT necessary. If you can't find a seedless cucumbers, You will need 2 large cucumbers, as they have a lot more seeds that you would need to take out. Just use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Once the seeds are removed, cut into 1/4" half moons. I just lay them out on a paper towel to dry out. I don't worry about salting them.
  • Fish -- Prepare the fish first by removing them from the refrigerator to take the chill off. In a small pie plate or dish, mix the flour, cayenne, paprika, salt and pepper and lightly dredge the fish. Set on a plate off to the side while you start your cucumbers. Both the cucumbers and the fish take just a few minutes, so make sure to have everything ready.
  • Cucumber Saute -- In a medium saute pan, I prefer a non stick pan for this, medium high heat, melt the butter and and add in the shallots. Saute for 1 minute, Then add in the wine and cook another minute. Add in the cucumbers, capers and cook 2 minutes. Then reduce to medium low heat and add the sour cream, and season with salt, pepper and dill. Stir to combine to warm up the sour cream and transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
  • Fish -- Now in the same pan, just wipe it out and add 1-2 tablespoons butter and bring to medium high to high heat. Add the fish and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. They cook very quickly. The second side will usually cook much quicker. Now remember, cooking times will vary depending on the thickness of the fish.
  • Serve -- Remember the half of lemon we didn't slice; squeeze a little lemon over each fillet and top with the warm cucumbers and garnish with a lemon slice. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 40, Sodium 428.2, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 3.8

LEMON-PEPPER TILAPIA WITH MUSHROOMS



Lemon-Pepper Tilapia with Mushrooms image

My husband and I are trying to add more fish and healthy entrees to our diet and this one makes it easy. It comes together in less than 30 minutes, so it's perfect for hectic weeknights. -Donna McDonald, Lake Elsinore, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a 12-in. skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer., Place fillets over mushrooms; sprinkle with paprika, cayenne and remaining lemon pepper. Cook, covered, 5-7 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Top with tomato and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest tilapia possible. Fresh tilapia will have a mild, sweet flavor and firm, white flesh. Avoid tilapia that is discolored or has an off odor.
  • Sear the tilapia over high heat. This will help to create a crispy crust and prevent the fish from becoming dry. Be sure to preheat your pan before adding the fish.
  • Use a non-stick pan. This will help to prevent the fish from sticking and breaking apart.
  • Cook the tilapia for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through. The fish is cooked through when it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve the tilapia immediately with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for tilapia include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Seared tilapia is a delicious and healthy meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. It is a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and it is also low in calories and fat. If you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, seared tilapia is a great option. With its mild flavor and versatility, it can be paired with a variety of sides and sauces to create a satisfying and flavorful meal.

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